External Scholarships
Many students at Aurora University receive scholarships from organizations outside of AU. Browse the list of external scholarship opportunities and resources below.
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Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
If you live in the Fox River Valley area, there are scholarships just for you! Many students are awarded scholarships that are available through the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley. Complete the scholarship eligibility questions to begin the application process.
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
Deadline: January 24, 2025
United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI)
USHLI has awarded over $1.6 million in scholarships and internships to students from disenfranchised communities from coast to coast. Each scholarship has different requirements and monetary value for recipients.
Denny’s Hungry For Education
Denny’s Hungry For Education scholarship program is partnering with USHLI to award deserving high school and college students for their ideas to help in the fight against childhood hunger.
Deadline: November 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CST
Rumba Meats
Through a partnership with United States Hispanic Leadership Institute, Rumba Meats is awarding 25 post-secondary academic scholarships of $1,000 each and helping empower today’s Hispanic youth to become tomorrow’s leaders.
Deadline: November 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CST
USTA Future Leaders in Sport Scholarship
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has partnered with the United States Tennis Association Incorporated to offer four USTA Future Leaders in Sport Scholarships in the amount of $5,000 each.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Majoring in Sport Management
- Must be attending a 4-year HACU-member institution in the U.S. or Puerto Rico
- Must be a junior or senior undergraduate or graduate student
- Must be enrolled full-time
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents
To apply:
- Submit your application here.
Deadline: November 1, 2024
American Association of University Women (AAUW): Elgin IL Area Branch
The Elgin Area Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) is offering two $1,000 scholarships to be used to meet undergraduate college expenses.
The Betty Medearis Memorial Scholarship and the Elgin Legacy/Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 3, 2024
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
- ISAC Golden Apple Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2024 - ISAC Minority Teachers of Illinois (MTI) Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2024
The Harlan and Joan Behrens Scholarship
The Harlan and Joan Behrens Scholarship, in the amount of $7,800, was created by Harlan Behrens, AU ’51, in memory of his wife, Joan Marie Behrens, nee Haines, AU ’52. Their shared goal: helping students succeed, fulfill their potential, and have a positive impact on the world.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Attending AU as a traditional undergraduate student
- Reside (hometown) in the Fox Valley region in Knox County, Illinois
- Majoring in English, Communication, History, Theatre, or Education
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
To apply:
- Submit your application, essay, and letter of recommendation at aurora.edu/submitfinaidforms.
Deadline: March 15, 2024
The Erhart Stallmann Scholarship
The Erhart Stallmann ’63 Endowed Scholarship, in the amount of $2,200, was established by his wife, Shirley Stallmann, his two children, and grandchildren, with the intent to pass on blessings the family has received.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Attending AU as a traditional undergraduate student who has completed their sophomore year
- Must be a citizen of the United States by birth or naturalization
- Majoring in Business, Education, or Nursing
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
To apply:
- Submit your application, essay, and letter of recommendation at aurora.edu/submitfinaidforms.
Deadline: March 15, 2024
Illinois Sheriff's Association Scholarship Program
The Illinois Sheriff's Association will be awarding over one hundred $500 scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within the State of Illinois.
Illinois Sheriff's Association
Deadline: March 15, 2024
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